Proposing a Sustainable Six Sigma Model

Andrew Thomas; Hefin Rowlands; Paul Byard; Gareth Thomas

Proposing a Sustainable Six Sigma Model

Andrew Thomas, Hefin Rowlands, Paul Byard, Gareth Thomas

Faculty of Business and Creative Industries

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Abstract

This paper proposes a strategic business model called Sustainable Six Sigma (S3). It will provide an overview of the S3 concept through the integration of Lean, Agility and Six Sigma into one effective approach and shows how S3 has a clear strategic hierarchy which links the strategic business requirements through the PMASEE cycle with the operational requirements via the DMAIC cycle. The main aim of this paper is to show how the effective implementation of the S3 approach will lead to greater opportunities for companies to achieve economic sustainability through continued growth and improved manufacturing efficiency.

Original language	English
Pages	279-301
Publication status	Published - Dec 2008
Event	3rd International Conference on Six Sigma: Lean Six Sigma as a Vehicle for a Successful Business Transformation - The RSE Scotland Foundation, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 15 Dec 2008 → 16 Dec 2008

Conference

Conference	3rd International Conference on Six Sigma
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
City	Edinburgh
Period	15/12/08 → 16/12/08

Keywords

Lean
Six Sigma
sustainability

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